Officer tells man not to throw joint in bayou; man does it anyway

Published: Tuesday, April 23, 2013 at 04:38 PM.

NICEVILLE – A man is accused of disposing of a marijuana cigarette into Rocky Bayou after being told not to by a Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation officer.

During the week of April 12-18 ( the specific day was not listed on the report ) an officer was patrolling Rocky Bayou State Park when he encountered a man roll a joint in the day-use part of the park. The report didn’t list the man’s name, age, or city of residence.

The officer said the man quickly threw the cigarette into the bayou when he spotted the officer, even though the officer had told him not to do that.

The officer retrieved the joint and it tested positive for marijuana.

The man was issued a notice to appear for possession of marijuana – less than 20 grams. His court date was not available.

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NICEVILLE – A man is accused of disposing of a marijuana cigarette into Rocky Bayou after being told not to by a Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation officer.

During the week of April 12-18 ( the specific day was not listed on the report ) an officer was patrolling Rocky Bayou State Park when he encountered a man roll a joint in the day-use part of the park. The report didn’t list the man’s name, age, or city of residence.

The officer said the man quickly threw the cigarette into the bayou when he spotted the officer, even though the officer had told him not to do that.

The officer retrieved the joint and it tested positive for marijuana.

The man was issued a notice to appear for possession of marijuana – less than 20 grams. His court date was not available.